Interregnum
Werner of Mainz introduced Rudolf of Habsburg as a candidate for the German kingship.
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1273 in Germany
Explore 11 historical events and records for Germany in 1273.
Historical records for Germany in 1273
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September
Interregnum
Ottokar II opposed the electoral arrangement that favoured Rudolf of Habsburg.
October
Interregnum
Louis the Strict cast the formal electoral declaration for Rudolf on behalf of the assembled princes.
Interregnum
The electors chose Rudolf of Habsburg, ending the era of rival and largely absent kings.
Interregnum
Rudolf was crowned King of the Romans at Aachen after his election.
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Election
1st of the Habsburg line which dominates the elections for Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Emperor
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor. Elected King of Germany. 1st of the Habsburg line which dominates the elections for Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
The crown was contested between Richard of Cornwall, who was supported by the Guelph party, and Alfonso X of Castile, who was recognized by the Hohenstaufen party but never set foot on German soil, after Richards death in 1273, the Interregnum ended with the unanimous election of Rudolf I of Germany, a minor pro-Staufen Count
Interregnum
Rudolf began restoring royal justice and authority after the Great Interregnum.
Interregnum
The crown was contested between Richard of Cornwall, who was supported by the Guelph party, and Alfonso X of Castile, who was recognized by the Hohenstaufen party but never set foot on German soil, after Richards death in 1273, the Interregnum ended with the unanimous election of Rudolf I of Germany, a minor pro-Staufen Count
Succession
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor. Elected King of Germany. 1st of the Habsburg line which dominates the elections for Holy Roman Emperor
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